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Hello Bellababe,
Im Baboo, one of the moderators here on the forum.
Distraction strategies or techniques to deal with self harm or suicidal thoughts will be different for every person. It might help to try a few things that other people suggest and find the right one for you.
Ive heard of hobbies, gym, art work, painting your nails, cold brisk shower, a phone call to a friend or family member- or a phoning a service like life line (131114) you could re organise your bedroom. Ive heard some people like to hold a block of ice untill it melts.
Google may be your friend also for research on coping stratigies
Do you have any hobbies or interests atm?
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I have had a "down down day", when the hopelessness just drains me of any motivation or life in me to do any thing.All I do is read a book to divert the thoughts then fall asleep.Only way I can get through the thoughts,and the hopelessness.In a way it is giving tin to it, another way it's the only way of keeping myself safe,and numbing myself from the life on this day,I no longer can bear to live and struggle to get through.I go walking when I'm not this low.I dont have friends so if you have them and or a good support somewhere use it as isolation feeds the condition.
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Can understand Bella and when I walk I constantly stop ,with distressed,numbness, hopelessness,make myself go but I am not there.The endorphins don't kick in.If I see brumbies that is the one moment that gives me some kind of relief.What is your attitude towards antidepressants?Have you tried finding a professional?I have been there,not helped me but if you haven't I suggest you give it a go in a attempt to save yourself.
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